Mathew Proe

Highly experienced ESOL and Skills for Life Tutor with over 25 years of international and UK-based teaching experience. Specialist in adult ESOL, accredited programme delivery, learner progression, and community integration. Recognised for achieving the highest student retention and examination pass rates across ESOL provision.

[email protected] 07949 827976 Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Years experience

Languages

Skills

Work Experience

Senior English Teacher

Shane English Schools, Japan

Jun 2000 — Sep 2002

Oversaw academic standards, curriculum planning, and teacher support within a private English school
Led student assessment processes and ensured consistent learner progression monitoring

International ESOL & Business English Teacher

Various International Roles

2005 — 2019

Delivered Business and Academic English to corporate clients and university students
Prepared learners for IELTS, TOEFL, and TOEIC examinations
Coordinated enrichment activities supporting cultural integration

ESOL Skills for Life Tutor

Cheshire East Council

Jul 2022 — Jun 2024

Designed and delivered ESOL Skills for Life programmes supporting adult learner integration and employability
Achieved the highest retention and accredited exam success rates across the regional ESOL provision
Implemented RARPA processes, diagnostic assessment, and personalised learning plans
Supported learners’ progress into employment, volunteering, and further education

ESOL Skills Tutor

CHAWREC

Sep 2024 — PresentCurrent

Deliver accredited ESOL programmes to adult learners across Cheshire East within county-funded provision
Maintain the highest student retention rates and examination pass rates in the region
Prepare learners for nationally recognised ESOL qualifications with structured assessment and targeted intervention
Develop inclusive schemes of work aligned with awarding body and funding requirements

Skills

Adult ESOL & Skills for Life (Pre-Entry to Level 2)Accredited Qualification Delivery & Exam PreparationLearner Progression Tracking & Target SettingHighest Regional Retention & Achievement RatesCurriculum & Scheme of Work DevelopmentSafeguarding & Prevent DutyEquality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI)Digital & Blended ESOL Delivery

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Drama, Film & Television

University of Wales, Aberystwyth

1999 — 20022:1

Cambridge CELTA Certificate

Cambridge

Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills

TQUK

Languages

English

Native

French

Intermediate

Japanese

Conversational

References available upon request.